Election

16 W. Jones Street, Raleigh State Legislature (grassy area on corner of Jones Street and Wilmington Street) North Carolina is under major attack.  Now that the far right wing has gained supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, they are passing far reaching legislation that will impact our people for generations to come. They are attacking our bodies, our schools, our health, our environment, our rights, our communities, our income, our jobs, our democracy and every aspect of our lives. The people of North Carolina are coming together to put forward the following People’s Agenda: Invest in Our Children! Fully fund public schools (fund Leandro) including early education and childcare, not private school vouchers!  Defend Black history and people’s history! Protect our children and our communities with sensible gun safety laws! Fund Health Care! Safe staffing in state mental health and medical facilities and universities! Protect mental health of youth and adults! Expand Medicaid! Improved Medicare for All – Healthcare is a Human Right! No to BCBS price hikes! Keep Your Bans Off Our Bodies! Defend the right to abortion care and reproductive health care! Protect and increase rural access to OB/GYN and pre/post-natal health care! Protect trans youth! Stop […]

Statewide Days of Outrage Wednesday, May 31 1pm – Press conference 1:30pm-3pm – People’s Lobby Day 6pm – Mass rally & People’s Power Assembly 16 W. Jones Street, Raleigh State Legislature (grassy area on corner of Jones Street and Wilmington Street) June 14 at 6:00pm – People’s Power Assembly  at State Legislature in Raleigh  Saturday, July 1 – Day of Action in Cities/Towns/Counties Across the State Endorsers North Carolina is under major attack.  Now that the far right wing has gained supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, they are passing far reaching legislation that will impact our people for generations to come. They are attacking our bodies, our schools, our health, our environment, our rights, our communities, our income, our jobs, our democracy and every aspect of our lives. The people of North Carolina are coming together to put forward the following People’s Agenda: Invest in Our Children! Fully fund public schools (fund Leandro) including early education and childcare, not private school vouchers!  Defend Black history and people’s history! Protect our children and our communities with sensible gun safety laws! Fund Health Care! Safe staffing in state mental health and medical facilities and universities! Protect mental health of youth and adults! Expand Medicaid! […]

  Statewide Days of Outrage Raleigh 12:00pm – 3:00pm Moore Square Park, 201 S. Blount Street Manzoor Cheema, Muslims for Social Justice, Manzooracheema@gmail.com, 919-412-7008 Endorsers North Carolina is under major attack.  Now that the far right wing has gained supermajorities in both chambers of the State Legislature, they are passing far reaching legislation that will impact our people for generations to come. They are attacking our bodies, our schools, our health, our environment, our rights, our communities, our income, our jobs, our democracy and every aspect of our lives. The people of North Carolina are coming together to put forward the following People’s Agenda: Invest in Our Children! Fully fund public schools (fund Leandro) including early education and childcare, not private school vouchers!  Defend Black history and people’s history! Protect our children and our communities with sensible gun safety laws! Fund Health Care! Safe staffing in state mental health and medical facilities and universities! Protect mental health of youth and adults! Expand Medicaid! Improved Medicare for All – Healthcare is a Human Right! No to BCBS price hikes! Keep Your Bans Off Our Bodies! Defend the right to abortion care and reproductive health care! Protect and increase rural access to OB/GYN […]

Elections, Libraries staff partner on one of largest initiatives to date The Wake County Board of Elections and Wake County Public Libraries are partnering to offer voter services at eight local libraries on Saturdays this summer. Events will take place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. June 22 through Aug. 17, with the exception of July 6. Board of Elections staff will visit eight libraries over eight weekends to offer voter registration updates and upcoming election information. Visitors will also be able to get a photo voter ID, which is now required to be shown by registered voters who do not already have an acceptable ID. A full list of accepted voter IDs can be found at  ncsbe.gov/voting/voter-id. “We always strive to empower more people to vote in Wake County by making information and resources as accessible as possible,” said Olivia McCall, Board of Elections director. “This collaboration with the libraries is an excellent opportunity for us to provide accurate information and help residents better prepare for the upcoming elections.” The two organizations have worked together to offer voter registration at local libraries for years, but this is one of the largest initiatives ever planned. The events provide a convenient opportunity for residents […]